Cambridge Healthtech Institute is sponsoring a conference:
"Advances in Genetic Screening and Diagnosis of Human Diseases,"
to be held March 9-10, 1995 in San Francisco, California.
Breakthroughs in understanding the genetic basis for
inherited diseases and genes that determine predisposition
to a number of other more common disorders are occurring
almost weekly. This is the result of technical advances
spinning off of the Human Genome Project, and a recognition
of the tremendous medical and commercial value of such
capabilities. A number of the disorders for which gene
identification is being pursued will be highlighted. Part
of the growth in genetic testing will occur as the number of
genes for which tests become available explodes in the next
few years. Another key factor will be the potential for
drastic reductions in costs, which will shift the emphasis
from single application testing of high risk individuals to
preventive screeniing of much broader populations. New
technology, including chip-based devices, will make it
possible to simultaneously test for many genes and
mutations. These developments will force enormous changes
in healthcare, insurance and society. A number of speakers
will address the anticipated impact of these changes, as
well as commercial implications of these new tests. A panel
of executives from four of the leading diagnostic companies
will conclude the meeting with discussion of their vision of
the key issues and challenges for this field.
For more information contact Cambridge Healthtech Institute:
chi at world.std.com
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